Profile
Famous as :
Actor, comedianBirth Name :
Cedric KylesBirth Date :
April 24, 1964Birth Place :
Jefferson City, Missouri, USASpouse :
Lorna Wells (since 3-Sept-99)Claim to fame :
As Cedric Jackie Robinson in TV series "The Steve Harvey Show" (1997-2002)
List of 40th NAACP Image Awards Nominees in Motion Picture
January 08, 2009 09:01:53The nominees for the 40th NAACP Image Awards have been announced. During a press conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wednesday, January 7, it was uncovered that "The Secret Life of Bees" and "Cadillac Records" have led the fields with multiple counts. Southern-set drama "Secret Life" collected 8 nods, while musical drama "Cadillac" received 7 gongs.
Both "Secret Life" and "Cadillac" will have to compete against each other for many categories including, Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Writing. In the run for Outstanding Motion Picture, the two were joined by Spike Lee's "Miracle at St. Anna", Gabriele Muccino's "Seven Pounds" and Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys". Meanwhile, for the writing category, they are up against "Rachel Getting Married", "A Raisin In The Sun" and "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom".
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Brings the Jungle to L.A. Premiere
October 27, 2008 10:10:32On Sunday, October 26, DreamWorks Pictures have thrown a unique Los Angeles premiere in the anticipation of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" theatrical release. Holding the event at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, the studio installed green carpet in front of the theater and brought out some of its characters, Alex the lion and the penguins, to greet the in-coming celebrities.
Most of the voice-cast ensemble, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cedric the Entertainer, will.i.am and Andy Richter, were spotted at this eventful evening. They were joined by the film's original music composer Hans Zimmer as well as co-director Tom McGrath.
Family, Friends and Fans Gathered at Bernie Mac's Funeral
August 18, 2008 11:08:32The memorial service for the celebrated Bernie Mac was held Saturday, August 16 at The House of Hope church in Chicago. Thousands of mourners, including family, friends and fans, came out for the funeral, giving their last honor for the late actor-comedian, who died on August 9 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 50.
Seen attending the star-studded tribute among others were Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Harvey, and Cedric the Entertainer. Jackson, who co-stars with Mac in the upcoming comedy-drama movie "Soul Men," spoke at the church, remembering Mac as a strong and good-spirited person. He "was having some health issues, but he always said to me every morning that he was always good," Jackson said in a statement.
Four Paying Respect to "The Better Man"
April 13, 2007 10:04:12
Looks like male names are dominating the cast list of "The Better Man" this time. Variety has reported that filmmakers of the flick have successfully added James Earl Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, and Louis C.K. into the lineup to accompany leadstar Martin Lawrence in the comedy, apart from the inclusion of actress Joy Bryant.
A Universal Pictures production in association with Stuber/Parent, the movie centers on Lawrence's character, a successful talk-show host who starts to question his path in life as he returns home to attend his parents' 50th anniversary. Bryan is billed as his high-maintenance galpal who accompanies him to visit the family while Jones and Cedric the Entertainer will play his dad and childhood rival, respectively.
